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Can You Grow Pear in Arkansas?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

Pears grow well here and are one of the easiest, longest-lived fruit trees for the home garden.

Plant zones

3a–9a

Arkansas last frost

early March

Arkansas first frost

late November

Days to harvest

3–7 years

About Pear

Pears are among the most reliable and pest-tolerant home fruit trees — long-lived, productive, and less fussy than apples or stone fruit.

Plant in full sun; most need a pollinator, so plant two compatible varieties. Harvest slightly under-ripe and ripen indoors. Trees bear in 3-6 years and live for decades.

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Gardening in Arkansas

Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Long warm summers support a wide range of vegetables and fruits. The Ozarks are slightly cooler.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Pear in Arkansas?

Pears grow well here and are one of the easiest, longest-lived fruit trees for the home garden.

What zone is Arkansas?

Arkansas spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Pears in Arkansas?

See the planting guide for Pear — timing depends on your exact frost date.